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physician assistant admission requirements. Additional science courses may be required or recommended. Your academic advisor can discuss courses required for your major. MCB 150 & MCB 151 IB 150 & IB 151
The Office for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising can assist students interested in pursuing the pre-physician’s assistant curriculum. The coursework below meets the requirements for most nationally accredited PA programs.
Pre-Physician Assistant Program. Students interested in pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant begin their studies at UMBC by following our Pre-Physician Assistant curriculum, in addition to following an academic major at UMBC.
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Pre-requisite courses for Physician Assistant programs can vary greatly, depending on the school and the major that the student plans to pursue. There is no required major, students can choose a pathway that fits with their future goals and objectives, and meets their personal interests and values.
Students interested in pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant begin their studies at UMBC by following our Pre-Physician Assistant curriculum, in addition to following an academic major at UMBC. All students interested in becoming a Physician Assistant should plan to graduate first from UMBC.
Entrance into Physician Assistant school is a very competitive process. While requirements vary from school to school, qualified applicants should have at least a 3.3 cumulative grade point average, as well as a 3.3 average in their science coursework.
